Skin Treatment

Dermatology involves but is not limited to study, research, and diagnosis of normal and disorders, diseases, cancers, cosmetic and ageing conditions of the skin, fat, hair, nails and oral and genital membranes, and the management of these by different investigations and therapies, including but not limited to dermato-histopathology, topical and systemic medications, dermatologic surgery and dermatologic cosmetic surgery, immunotherapy, phototherapy, laser therapy, radiotherapy and photodynamic therapy.

Skin (Dermatology) treatment is the medical specialty which focuses on the diagnosis of skin diseases and disorders. A physician who specialized in this field is called a dermatologist. Dermatologists identify and remove skin cancers, cysts, and other skin growths. They also help treat other skin issues such as acne, skin allergies, rashes, and abnormalities of the skin such as psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis, and more. Many dermatologists also do some aesthetic, elective procedures such as laser treatments, anti-aging, botox injections, and collagen injections. Types: Cosmetic dermatology, Dermatopathology, Immunodermatology, Mohs surgery, Pediatric dermatology, Teledermatology.

Disorders of the skin, hair, and nails fall within the remit of a dermatologist. The specialty is divided broadly into medical and surgical fields, with clinicians in secondary care often practising both. It should be noted that in some countries, training and practice in dermatology are combined with venerology. Dermatology is chiefly an outpatient specialty, and most patient referrals request an initial diagnosis and treatment of an unknown skin disease or review of more complex and chronic cases beyond the skill of the general practitioner. Many developing countries have no skin care specialists and referral is made difficult by distances and availability of travel funds. For example, South Africa has a ratio of 3 to 4 million people per dermatologist, who are usually located in urban areas. 21-87% of the population may be affected by some type of skin problem. Primary care providers are often unable to diagnose and treat skin disease; the economic burden of skin disease in the United States is large: approximately $35.9 billion.

Market Analysis:

The face cream segment held the largest market share in skin care market globally and is expected to remain the market leader throughout the forecast period. The face cream segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2015 and 2021. The anti-aging cream segment held the largest market share in the face cream segment. The anti-aging cream segment is expected to reach USD 36.11 billion by 2021. However, the sun protection cream segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2015 and 2021. Increasing demand protection against ultra violet rays is one of the major factors boosting the demand in this segment.

Mass market body care lotion held the largest market share in the body lotion segment and is expected to remain the market leader throughout the forecast period. The premium body care lotion is the fastest growing segment, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2015 to 2021.

Asia Pacific held the largest market share in the skin care market globally and is expected to remain the market leader throughout the forecast period. The Asia Pacific skin care market was valued at USD 44.08 billion in 2014. India, China and Japan are some of the major countries fueling the demand for skin care products in Asia Pacific. China skin care market is expected to reach USD 6.31 billion by 2021. Aging population and large customer base are the major factors fueling the demand for skin care products in China. India is the fastest growing market for skin care products in Asia Pacific expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2015 to 2021. Middle East and Africa (MEA) is the fastest growing market for skin care products globally, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2015 to 2021.